Mental Health Topics

Sure, we’re grateful for some time off of work and an excuse to eat our weight in Turkey, pie, and bread—but there are so many other things we can and should be thankful for! Especially those which do some good for our overall wellbeing, from spending time with good friends…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 1 million adults report attempting suicide every single year. And according to the World Health Organization, 800,000 die due to suicide every single year. As you can see, an abundance of people around the world are suffering enough…

Zyprexa (or olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic, which is used to treat certain mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also sometimes used along with another medication to effectively treat depression. Zyprexa works by restoring a chemical imbalance in the brain, which then helps decrease hallucinations, helps…

Doxepin, which belongs to a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants, is used to treat a multitude of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. It works by fixing the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, which then improves one’s mood, increases their feelings of well-being, relieves anxiety, helps them…

Last week, the former president of Facebook, Sean Parker publicly claimed that Facebook exploits a vulnerability in human in human psychology. Parker also admitted that Facebook was designed to give its users a “dopamine hit every once in a while,” and that the creators knew they were exploiting a human…

Imagine that you just landed the job of your dreams. You’re elated, you’re hopeful, and you’re more than ready to begin this next chapter of your life—but that’s not to say you aren’t worried and anxious about it as well. What if my new coworkers don’t like me? What if…

Paxil (or paroxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), used to treat a variety of conditions such as depression, panic attacks, anxiety, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This medication works by helping to restore an imbalance of serotonin in the brain and, in turn, improving mood, sleep, energy level, and…

DC Comics are joining forces once again as Justice League hits theaters nationwide this Friday, and this begs the question, why do we seem to prefer our superheroes darker, angrier? DC movies have been notoriously darker than their Marvel counterparts over the years, and while they haven’t been as critically-acclaimed,…

Thanks to his incredibly brave and accurate digital diagnosis of The Incredible Hulk last month, John Snyder, Psy.D. Psychotherapy, has quickly become the Internet’s chief superhero psychologist. Even though he’s currently in hiding from Dr. Bruce Banner at Stark International world headquarters, Dr. John Snyder took a moment to diagnose Wonder…

We hear the terms “manic depression” and “bipolar disorder,” and we picture two different things: one, a depressed individual (hence, the word depression) who has trouble enjoying life, and two, an unpredictable person who experiences drastic mood swings and changes in behavior. We compartmentalize them as two different medical conditions….

Risperdal (or risperidone)—which belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics—is used to treat certain mental illnesses, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain, and it helps people think more clearly and be present in everyday life…

Let me guess; you’re here because you love fast food. The bad news is that just by reading the words “fast food,” you may be already craving it. If that doesn’t do the trick, there are a couple of images below that should seal the deal. Most people love fast…